It is understood that Fernandinho waived about £4m owed to him by Shakhtar under the terms of his contract in order to complete the deal.

Who is Fernandinho?

Full name: Fernando Luis Roza.

Clubs: Atletico Paranaense (2002-2005); Shakhtar Donetsk (2005-2013)

Total club appearances: 385

Total club goals: 68

International caps (Brazil): 5

The Blues, who are still without a manager after Roberto Mancini left the club, are expected to appoint Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini next week.

"My ambition here is to win the title. The team here is strong, and so is the greatness of the club and the supporters," said Fernandinho.

"Playing for a huge club in a huge league makes me so happy. I hope I will be able to repay City for what they have done for me.

"I know a lot about City. Ever since they expressed an interest in me, I have been learning more.

"I know I will face challenges but I am prepared for them. Every player at a high level faces pressure and must respond and I am ready for that too."

Fernandinho has Champions League experience and scored against Chelsea in the group stages of last season's competition.

Analysis

Gordon FarquharBBC sports news correspondent

If you thought the days of big-money transfers were over with the arrival of Uefa's Financial Fair Play regulations, the signing of Fernandinho might make you reconsider. FFP is all about sustainable business models: what that looks like varies from club to club. It's about balancing the books, not restricting spending levels per se. As long as Man City, or any other club that's signed up to Uefa's rules can earn enough from gate receipts, TV revenue, advertising, merchandising, player sales and prize money to cover wages and transfers, they're OK. That's a simple view of the system but in City's case, it's expected they'll sell on a number of players who'll bring in substantial transfer fees, including Edin Dzeko. Of course, the unexpectedly large uplift in the latest Premier League TV deal has opened up a fair few chairmen's wallets too....

The Ukrainian champions were eliminated in the last 16, losing 5-2 on aggregate to eventual runners-up Borussia Dortmund.

Fernandinho has tasted European success with Shakhtar however, as part of the team that won the Uefa Cup in 2009.

He previously played for Brazilian side Clube Atletico Paranaense, moving to Europe in 2005.

City's previous business with Shakhtar includes signing Fernandinho's compatriot Elano, who arrived at the Etihad Stadium from Ukraine in 2007, and Mexican forward Nery Castillo, who joined on loan in 2008.

City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak signalled last week that fresh investment was forthcoming as City attempt to regain the Premier League title that they lost to city rivals Manchester United last season.

"Will there be new signings? Absolutely. This is going to be a very important year for us," he said.

Comments

Since when have the wishes and views of the real fans been considered, or asked for, when money is concerned. Down the ages it has been a problem but nothing like it is now. Not only is money the bottom line but foreign ownership has all but lost a club it's identity. The Glazers, John Henry, Abramovic, Usmanov et al do not identify with fans. EFC is different because changes made by British owner

992. SlutanAI was packing in for the night but waited to see your reply. Yes I do see the context in what you have written. As the flames are still on the shirt I do not personally see that as an insult but I would well understand if another fan took it as such. The new 'badge' is the same as we had for many years so nothing new there but I would prefer the one just replaced. Goodnight again.

988. SlutanAThis is now tedious. Just what has the death of that lovely lady got to do with this? You said that you were not Mystic Meg but now you obviously are from what you write in the last sentence. Good night.

984. & 986 SlutanANote that it is written in the future tense. I agree about Borini & Allen as I have written often. However, Coutinho & Sturridge look excellent prospects. For too long our bench has been very weak and Kolo Toure is there to bolster that. Just wait and see. You wrote it. I quoted you. You were wrong. I was right. Just accept that you, like Moyes, are a LOSER. Hahaha

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